Then I found and began training in Uechi Ryu under Neil Dunnigan Sensei and trained with Sensei until I had just been awarded my Sandan. Neil began his training under Jim Maloney Senei and now trains under Nakahodo Sensei:

* Sensei Jim Maloney who as luck would have it showed up for another visit one weekend in Edmonton looking to get together with some Uechika - the very weekend I was hosting a spring camp. He graced my camp with his teachings and stories. I even had the pleasure of teaching his grandchildren:

I was a little shocked and greatly honoured when Jim Sensei invited me to teach some seminars in Nova Scotia. He has also tested and awarded me my Godan and Rokudan.

I have learned a tremendous amount from the good training partners and students who I have worked closely with: Rick Bottomley, Reg Kinal, Tony Fell, Dave Chow, David Elkins, Rav Rupnarain, Stan Tubinshlak and Adam Ahmed.

In addition to my Uechi I work hard on maintaining mobility as a student of Coach Scott Sonnon, and in this next year I am devoting myself to his tactical fitness programs:

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